Rum Ragged leads the way as N.L. music is celebrated at the 2024 MusicNL Awards

This year’s big winners at the MusicNL Awards are Rum Ragged. From left to right, Anthony Chafe, Aaron Collis, Michael Boone, and Mark Manning. (Courtesy Chris LeDrew)

Newfoundland and Labrador music was celebrated on Saturday, as the 2024 MusicNL Awards were handed out at the St. John’s Convention Centre.

Rum Ragged was the big winner of the night, taking home three awards, including Album of the Year.

While Ana Luísa Ramos, With Violet, and Kellie Loder all won two awards each, Shanneyganock received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

See the full list of MusicNL award winners below.

Album of the Year 

Rum Ragged – Gone Jiggin’

Alternative Artist of the Year

With Violet

Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year 

Rum Ragged

Classical Artist of the Year 

Iris Trio

Country Artist of the Year

Justin Fancy

Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year 

Jason Benoit

L’Artiste Francophone de L’Année 

Port-Aux-Poutines

Folk/Roots Artist of the Year

Kellie Loder

Global Music Artist of the Year

Ana Luísa Ramos

Group of the Year 

With Violet

Indigenous Artist of the Year

Summer Bennett

Instrumental Artist of the Year

Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special

Jazz Artist of the Year 

Ana Luísa Ramos

Adrian House

Loud Artist of the Year

The Order of the Precious Blood

Music Video of the Year 

Rum Ragged

Directed by Cecil Johnson

Pop Artist of the Year

Rachel Cousins

Rap/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

Albert Dalton

Rising Star of the Year

Andrew Rodgers

Len O’Neill

Rock Artist of the Year 

Nick Earle & the Reckless Hearts

Side Musician of the Year  

Hunter Madden

Solo Artist of the Year 

Valmy

Ron Hynes Songwriter of the Year 

Kellie Loder

Artist Manager of the Year

David Shears

Event of the Year 

Spirit and Song Festival – First Light

Industry Professional of the Year 

Matt Dines

Media Person of the Year 

Zach Snow

Music Educator of the Year 

Rosemary Lawton

Outstanding Company of the Year 

Hurricane Music

Recording Engineer/Producer of the Year

Michelle LaCour

Venue of the Year

The Ship

Volunteer of the Year

Alick Tsui & Christopher Deacon

Unsung Hero Award 

Jean Hewson

Denis Parker Industry Builder Award

David Smallwood

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